Year: 2018

An article in Apollo international art magazine highlights the work of the late 19th-early 20th century Hungarian Jewish architect Bela Lajta — including the remarkable sculptural tombs he designed in Budapest’s Jewish cemeteries. Writes Edward Heathcote: Lajta’s mausoleums in the … continue reading →

Culture and heritage funding is one of the areas that will be addressed in this intensive training seminar, sponsored by a range of Jewish organizations, which is sure to be of interest to some of our readers. It is aimed … continue reading →

When we think of Jewish cemeteries as sites of pilgrimage, we generally think of Orthodox Jews traveling to cemeteries in Eastern and Central Europe to pay homage at the tomb of a great sage or rabbi. Others, too — including … continue reading →

We are happy to share this Call for Papers for an international student workshop in Olomouc, Czech Republic in October 2018. Deadline for submissions is June 30. Proposals are especially encouraged on topics touching on “different aspects of rural and … continue reading →